Moldova is currently able to receive fuel through Romania’s gas transmission corridor after Deputy Prime Minister Andrei Spinu signaled a move to reduce the republic’s dependence on Moscow for energy. Industry observers note that small volumes could be routed through a neighboring system via an interconnection, a point highlighted by Andrey Listovsky, chief executive of the Energy Development Fund (FED), in a conversation with Lenta.ru.
Listovsky explained that Moldova already has an interconnection with Romania, enabling the transfer of limited gas quantities through Romania. He added that while this might not fully secure Moldova’s energy autonomy on its own, it demonstrates a potential path for importing gas from Romania if circumstances require it.
Under this configuration, gas could travel from Moldova to Romania and onward through Bulgaria. Listovsky indicated that from this moment onward, Moldova could receive fuel through its own gas transportation network, incorporating this alternative route into its energy supply framework.
In December, Moldova’s Minister of Infrastructure and Regional Development, Andrei Spinu, announced a shift away from reliance on Russian gas. For the first time in the country’s modern history, the right bank of Moldova would not depend on Gazprom’s gas supplies. During that month, Moldovagaz planned to buy roughly 100 million cubic meters of gas from Energocom at an upfront price near $1,108.61 per thousand cubic meters, a move reflecting efforts to diversify supply and pricing arrangements. (Source: industry briefings) This development aligns with broader energy diversification strategies observed in regional markets, where governments seek to bolster energy security by expanding cross-border interconnections and exploring alternative suppliers.